Muddy Creek Dam #16
North Carolina — McDowell County
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Coordinates | 35.60170, -81.88630 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 292 ft |
| NID Storage | 7,640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Rutherford Electric Membership Corporation |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.